The Stars placed Bolden (shoulder) on the injured list Wednesday.
Bolden first missed action Saturday due to a shoulder issue, and his placement on the injured list likely means the big man will be sidelined for an extended period. The Stars will be without Bolden's 4.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the meantime.
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Marques Bolden: Doesn't play Saturday
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Bolden didn't play in Saturday's loss to South Bay due to a shoulder injury.
Bolden still appears to be dealing with the same shoulder injury which made him miss almost two full months of action.
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Marques Bolden: Returns to action
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Bolden (shoulder) added 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal during Monday's win over Texas.
This was Bolden's second appearance since being out for almost two full months with a shoulder injury. His 10 points were the most he has scored in five matchups this year.
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Marques Bolden: Remains out Friday
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Bolden (shoulder) didn't play in Friday's win over Birmingham.
Bolden once again didn't participate due to a lingering shoulder injury. However, the center was listed as a DNP - coach's decision, which may indicate that Bolden is nearing a return.
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Marques Bolden: Remains out Wednesday
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Bolden (shoulder) didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Capitanes.
Bolden has been out since Nov. 21 with a shoulder injury. It's unclear when he will return.
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Marques Bolden: Out with shoulder injury
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Bolden didn't play in Monday's win over the Ignite due to a shoulder injury.
This was Bolden's first absence of the season, as the center is apparently dealing with a shoulder issue.
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Marques Bolden: Non-factor in second outing
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Bolden tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and one block during Friday's loss to the Ignite.
This was Bolden's second appearance with the Stars. However, he wasn't much of a factor through 12 minutes off the bench.
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Bucks' Marques Bolden: Let go by Milwaukee
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Bolden was waived by the Bucks on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Bolden had an impressive preseason, including a 21-point performance in which he started against the Bulls. However, Bolden was waived as Milwaukee had to cut down its roster. He will likely head to the G League.
Bolden will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason finale against the Nets.
Bolden had himself a day in his only start of the preseason Tuesday, recording 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 34 minutes against the Bulls. However, with Milwaukee rolling out many of its regular starters Wednesday against the Nets, Bolden will shift back to his usual role as a reserve.
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Bucks' Marques Bolden: Excellent performance in loss
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Bolden compiled 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks in 34 minutes in Tuesday's 127-104 loss to the Bulls.
Bolden started Tuesday and made his first six shot attempts, including two from beyond the arc. He had played only 12 minutes combined in two preseason games before Tuesday's start. The 24-year-old signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Bucks in September and looks to return to the NBA after spending all of last season in the G League.
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Bucks' Marques Bolden: Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Bucks
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Bolden agreed Wednesday with the Bucks on an Exhibit 10 deal, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Bolden spent last season with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, but he'll presumably be joining the Bucks' affiliate -- the Wisconsin Herd -- in 2022-23 if he's unable to secure a roster spot with the NBA team in training camp. The center averaged 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in the G League last season.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double against Stockton
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Bolden put up 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal across 31 minutes in Saturday's 104-101 victory over the Stockton Kings.
Bolden had a good showing in SLC's season finale Saturday, and he averaged 12.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game on 51.9 percent shooting from the field during his first season with the Stars.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double versus Legends
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Bolden posted 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Friday's 103-91 loss to the Texas Legends.
Bolden led his team in rebounds and blocks Friday, but it wasn't enough to earn a win over Texas. He's averaging 11.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Stars heading into Saturday's season finale.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double in narrow defeat
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Bolden registered 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds and a steal across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 118-115 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Bolden grabbed seven offensive rebounds against Santa Cruz on Tuesday, but he really struggled from deep in the game (shooting 16.7 percent). He's making 41 percent of his three-pointers overall this season, so he can bounce back from this performance, and 2.4 of his 8.7 rebounds per game on average are offensive.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double against Agua Caliente
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Bolden recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes in Thursday's 111-108 loss to the Agua Caliente Clippers. He also had four blocks and four steals in the game.
Bolden was a warrior Thursday as he led his team in rebounds, blocks and steals against the Clippers. He's averaging 8.5 boards, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 takeaways per game this season for SLC, showing how much effort he puts into the less glamorous side of the game.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double against Santa Cruz
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Bolden put up 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks across 34 minutes in Sunday's 106-94 victory over the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Bolden led his team in rebounds and blocks Sunday, and he shot 66.7 percent from the field en route to a double-double against the Warriors. He's averaging 8.1 rebounds per game, but also 1.6 blocks and .8 steals per game defensively.
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Marques Bolden: Grabs 11 rebounds against Blue
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Bolden managed seven points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and a steal across 41 minutes in Saturday's 102-73 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue.
Bolden lead his team in rebounds and blocks Saturday, but the Stars were nowhere near OKC on the scoreboard. He's almost averaging a double-double this season, with 11.4 points, eight rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in the G League.
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Marques Bolden: Efficient double-double in defeat
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Bolden posted 24 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 39 minutes in Monday's 130-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue.
Bolden shot very well Monday (88.9 percent from the field, 83.3 percent from the stripe) and led his team in offensive rebounds against the Blue. He is making just 62.1 percent of his free throws this season, so he will want more efficient performances like this one.
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Marques Bolden: Double-double against Texas
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Bolden tallied 18 points (6-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and a block across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 108-102 victory over the Texas Legends.
Bolden led his team in rebounds Tuesday in an important win against the Legends. He shot worse in the game than his season total of 51.5 percent from the floor, but he's averaging 12 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for SLC.
